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Non-Tech : Natural/Health Food Industry Stocks
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To: David K. who wrote (136)12/11/1998 8:14:00 AM
From: organicgerry  Read Replies (3) of 337
 
I think one should not buy these stocks based on a buyout, but on their own merits. WFMI has over three times the market cap of OATS, but is growing profits only 20% per year compared to OATS 30%, its P/E is under 30 whereas OATS is 35.

Because they're both great companies, I own both. Personally, I'd like to see WFMI buy OATS, but they've said they won't because OATS is too expensive. That's short-sighted thinking, because it's worth paying a premium to get rid of your main competitor. It will get much more expensive in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if this eventually happens, but I'm not depending on it.
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